Inspiration

Ever feel like your team is spinning its wheels trying to solve a problem, only to realize everyone is fixing a completely different issue?Before jumping straight into solutions, consider developing a problem statement—a focused summary that bridges the gap between your current reality and your ideal outcome. An effective problem statement outlines the context, impact, and significance of an issue to secure stakeholder buy-in and keep everyone aligned on the same goal. By diagnosing the root cause using structured frameworks such as the 5 Whys or process mapping, you can easily shift your team from merely managing symptoms to implementing long-term solutions.

AI is already changing how people work, collaborate, and manage daily tasks, but it still feels like we’re only at the beginning.Right now, many workflows involve switching between multiple tools, manually reviewing outputs, and spending time organizing information that AI should theoretically handle more efficiently. At the same time, new AI-powered systems are becoming smarter, faster, and more integrated into everyday work.I’m curious how others see the future of AI-powered workflows evolving over the next few years.Do you think AI will eventually handle most repetitive and operational tasks automatically? Will workflows become more centralized around AI assistants, or will teams continue relying on multiple disconnected tools?What changes are you most excited about, and what challenges do you think still need to be solved before AI workflows become truly seamless?Would love to hear different perspectives, predictions, and real-world experiences

I used Lucidspark to Design a Karyotype Simulation for my students.  They are able to rotate, move, and match up Chromosomes into a blank Karyotype Form using a Karyotype Key as reference.  Upon completing their Karyotype, students can determine the gender and any genetic anomalies present in the Karyotype.I’m attaching a Link to my template below.  There is an embedded video link to explain how I use the Lucidspark Document with my students in my LMS system ( Canvas ) Lucidspark Karyotype Template

If you are managing a diagram with dozens of external links, manual entry is a thing of the past. This video shows you how to use data linking and formulas to automatically assign unique URLs to your shapes directly from a Google Sheet.What you’ll learn:How to import URL data from a spre

Want to build a truly interactive diagram? This walkthrough shows you how to use the isVisible() formula to create smart buttons that act as "active" indicators when toggling between different layers, such as current and future state views. What you’ll learn:How to use the isVisible() formula to detect which layers are currently active on your canvas. How to create unique labels for your layers using custom data properties. How to link those

Since I teach High School with a LMS delivery system ( Canvas ), I’ve been using Lucid to solve a problem that has plagued me for years.  How does one create a “digital” activity for Lab Based Experimentation that often requires multi-media formats?Since my new friend Lucidspark came on the scene, I’ve been able to create one stop shopping boards to meet the unique needs of a Scientific Lab Report.  Lucid allows me to include video content, background text, instructions, links to other documents / web pages, as well as include tables, charts, illustrations and spreadsheets.  All of this in one single format for teaching and grading within the Canvas LMS System grade book.  There’s no need to toggle back and forth between different document types ( text vs. spreadsheets  etc. ) and have multiple file uploads. The Frames and Pathway features allow me to instruct students; moving from item to item ( Introductory Information,  instructions, Data tables, Graphs, reso

If you’ve ever needed to filter your diagram data with high precision, lambda syntax is the key. This video breaks down how to use these powerful functions to sort, filter, and count specific subsets of information within your documents.What you’ll learn:How to understand the basic concept and application of lambda syntax within the Lucid formula engine. How to use simple filters to return specific values, like even or odd numbers, from an array. How to apply lambdas to real-world org charts to count employees based on specific attributes like geographic location.

Keeping track of open roles across a growing company can be a moving target. This video shows you how to combine org charts with dynamic shapes to create a live dashboard that counts filled versus vacant positions automatically.What you’ll learn:How to use the descendants of page

Managing a hybrid workflow? This video walks through how to use the Lucid formula engine to automatically sum up story points from both Jira and Azure DevOps cards the moment they are dropped into a container.What you’ll learn:How to access the

Org charts aren’t just for showing who reports to whom—they can also be powerful financial tools. This video walks you through how to use global formulas to automatically roll up salary data and track team spend against your budget in real-time.What you’ll learn:Live data integration: How to sync your Google Sheets data directly into a Lucidchart Org Chart. Hierarchical math: Using the downstream and downstream de

Using AI to build diagrams is a huge time-saver. While Lucid’s native Mermaid integration is great for quick visualizations, the resulting diagram is generated as a static image. But we’ve made some exciting updates. Any updates you make to your Mermaid markup will now automatically sync with the on-document shape in real time.If you need a native Lucidchart diagram where you can seamlessly adjust connectors, style shapes, and move blocks around, try these community-tested workarounds:Use the

 Navigating massive process maps can be tricky—especially when you’ve scrolled so far that the swimlane headers disappear. This video demonstrates a brilliant "hover hack" to ensure you always know exactly which lane a shape belongs to, no matter how large the diagram.What you’ll learn:The "contained by" logic: How to set up a conditional formatting rule that recognizes which swimlane a shape is sitting in. Invisible anchors: A creative technique using "invisible icons" to create a hover-trigger in the center of your shapes. Dynamic hover text: Using interpolated text formulas to automatically pull and display the lane name (e.g.,

Looking for a better way to track workload? This walkthrough shows you how to use Lucid’s formula engine to automatically calculate and display the total story points of cards within a specific frame or container.What you’ll learn:Lucid formulas: Leveraging the cont

Meet your new AI teammate!Lucid AI’s Process Agent is an interactive tool designed to help you build process diagrams. Based on the diagram description in your prompt, the Process Agent starts a conversation with you and builds a first draft diagram for you. Think of it like a proactive collaborator- it asks targeted follow-up questions to help you refine your work. Based on your answers, the Process Agent tweaks the diagram, maximizing your efficiency and reducing rework!Let’s take a look at this in action! ⬇️ 💡 Process Agent s

Ever wanted to show a clean version of your map to one stakeholder and a data-heavy version to another? This video shows you how to use shape actions and diagram keys to create a "dashboard" feel that toggles conditional formatting on and off with a single click.

If you've ever found yourself wishing you could "toggle" parts of your flowchart on and off depending on who is in the room, shape sets are for you!For a step-by-step guide on using shape sets, check out this Help Center article: Use shape sets to manage visibility in Lucidchart.In this community post, we’ll show you how shape sets can be used in action! ⬇️ 💡 Shape sets solution story The Problem:

Want to see your spreadsheet data come to life inside your diagrams? This video demonstrates how to use conditional formatting to pull values directly from linked data and display them as clear, actionable badges on your shapes.What you’ll learn:Data connectivity: The basics of connecting external spreadsheet data to your Lucidchart process map. Smart visibility: Setting up rules that only trigger when spec

As a Solutions Consultant, I’ve seen organizations struggle with the side effects of process debt: team-wide misalignment, inaccurate workflows, and stalled productivity. To combat this, teams need more than a repository. While that’s a good start, you’ll also need a process governor to bridge the gap between technical details and the people who need them. I recently collaborated on a blog post all about process governance and democratization, but I typically recommend a dual-structure approach to keep processes accessible and up-to-date:Executive sponsor: Sets the high-level strategy and vision. Process champion:

How do you ensure your team isn't placing incompatible components within the same environment? This tutorial walks through two powerful methods for using conditional formatting and formulas to validate what belongs inside your smart containers.What you’ll learn:

Tired of seeing incorrect connections in your team's technical diagrams? In this walkthrough, we explore how to use conditional formatting and formulas to create a self-policing diagram that alerts users when a connection violates your architectural standards.What’s covered:Intelligent formulas: Using the contains

Hey community 👋Product ops is a fast-growing discipline, but how do you actually prove its ROI to senior leadership?In our latest webinar, we asked that question to Ross Webb, senior product leader who has led product organizations of 200+ people at companies including Amazon and Just Eat, and Hugo Froes, who has built product ops from the ground up at companies like Farfetch and OLX. Here are my four favorite quotes from the session. ⤵️ 

Ever wish your diagrams could tell you when something is out of place? This tutorial dives into the "smart" side of Lucidchart, showing you how to use formulas and conditional formatting to enforce diagramming standards automatically.What you’ll learn:Data-rich containers: How to assign custom properties (like "ID" and "Type") to containers—such as VPCs—and the individual components with

Creating a great diagram is only half the battle; the real magic happens when your team can use it effectively. This walkthrough covers how to professionalize your Lucidchart documents and prep them for seamless sharing across your organization.Key takeaways:Dynamic headers: Set up headers that automatically update with the document name and last modified date. Canvas cleanup: Professional styling tips, including text formatting and disabling auto-tiling for a cleaner workspace. Resource panning: How to add a

Architectural drift is a silent builder of technical debt that occurs when implementations deviate from original designs. To combat this, shift your mindset from reactive compliance to architecture enablement. By building standards directly into the design process, you ensure that the architecture you build is the most efficient and accurate. To improve standardization and maintain a single source of truth, focus on these visual-first strategies: Make documentation visual: Humans process images 60,000 times faster than text, reducing cognitive load and accelerating alignment. Document as you work: Use a universal canvas to transition from brainstorming to diagramming without losing context. Automate with accelerators: Use the Process Accelerator